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Electrical system

Removing and installing tail light in rear lid

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Note Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way.

If the event of a defective LED, the entire tail light needs to be renewed.

Removing

  • Turn light switch to “0” position.
Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape.
  • If needed, apply a narrow screwdriver at opening on side.
  • Press off cover -1- in -direction of arrow-.
Removing and installing tail light in rear lid
  • Remove nuts -1-.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
  • Remove left tail light 2 -MX5--3- outwards.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note Ensure that the gap between vehicle body and tail light housing is properly sealed by the seal.

Make sure that the connector is engaged firmly.

  • Swing left tail light 2 -MX5- from the outside into rear lid opening.
  • Align it properly to make contact at top and centre.
  • Screw on nuts first at top and then at bottom of left tail light 2 -MX5- and tighten them.
  • Test functionality.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with bulbs“
Removing and installing tail light in rear lid

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